What makes December Makes Me Feel This Way by Dave Koz notable?

This album has become a staple in holiday music collections, receiving significant airplay during the Christmas season. It reached the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz charts and established Koz as a go-to artist for festive jazz interpretations, influencing many contemporary jazz musicians to explore seasonal themes. When 'December Makes Me Feel This Way' was released in 1997, Dave Koz was solidifying his reputation as a leading contemporary jazz saxophonist. This album followed his successful self-titled debut and marked his first major venture into holiday music, showcasing his ability to reinterpret traditional songs with a modern jazz sensibility.